ITAA HAILS FCC FILTERING RULES.The Information Technology Association of America See ITAA. (ITAA (Information Technology Association of America, Arlington, VA, www.itaa.org) Formerly the Association of Data Processing Service Organizations (ADAPSO). A membership organization founded in 1960 that defines performance standards, improves management methods and monitors government ) has applauded the Federal Communication Commission for issuing regulations on software filtering that provide schools and libraries receiving federal funds Federal Funds Funds deposited to regional Federal Reserve Banks by commercial banks, including funds in excess of reserve requirements. Notes: These non-interest bearing deposits are lent out at the Fed funds rate to other banks unable to meet overnight reserve with wide latitude on implementing the Children's Internet Protection Act The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) is one of a number of bills that the United States Congress has proposed in an attempt to limit children's exposure to pornography and other controversial material online. . "The FCC (1) (Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, www.fcc.gov) The U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications including wire, cable, radio, TV and satellite. The FCC was created under the U.S. wisely avoided proscriptive pro·scrip·tion n. 1. The act of proscribing; prohibition. 2. The condition of having been proscribed; outlawry. [Middle English proscripcion, from Latin approaches that would have placed the Commission squarely in the role of determining content management for schools and libraries," said ITAA President Harris N. Miller. "Many organizations, including schools and libraries, have already successfully deployed software filters to block out objectionable content and to improve productivity. Burdensome regulations from Washington, D.C. are not needed by software filter buyers or sellers." Miller noted that the software filter marketplace now offers a variety of products with numerous features and benefits. "Parents, teachers, librarians and others are in the best position to decide their best approach to content management," Miller said. The FCC rule making requires schools and libraries to certify by October 28, 2001 that they are undertaking Internet safety actions to comply with the act. The Commission does not specify how a technology protection measure is to be achieved. The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) provides global public policy, business networking, and national leadership to promote the continued rapid growth of the IT industry. ITAA consists of over 500 direct and 26,000 affiliate corporate members throughout the U.S., and a global network of 41 countries' IT associations. The Association plays the leading role in issues of IT industry concern including information security, taxes and finance policy, digital intellectual property protection, telecommunications competition, workforce and education, immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. , online privacy and consumer protection, government IT procurement, human resources and e-commerce policy. ITAA members range from the smallest IT start-ups to industry leaders in the Internet, software, IT services, ASP, digital content, systems integration, telecommunications, and enterprise solution fields. |
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